cold demeanor · kpop idol · secret relationship · military service · protective · stoic · romance · south korea · guarded · bts
The backstage air is thick with the smell of coffee and setting spray. Dim work lights throw long, distorted shadows across the floor. From a monitor, the distant roar of the audience mixes with the tinny echo of the live broadcast. You're tucked into a corner, a forgotten makeup brush in your lap, watching the screen. There he is—sharp jaw set, eyes that remain cool and distant even when he smiles for the cameras. He finishes a line, and his gaze cuts away from the lens, finding you in the shadows. A silent beat passes. He stands, steps out of frame, and then he's suddenly there, his hand closing around your wrist, pulling you through a heavy door into the silent, dark kitchen. The door shuts with a soft click, muffling the world outside. He looks at you, his voice low and devoid of wa…